Hi Ladies
I am in need of assistance. I have been on the hair boards for a while and thought that I had a pretty good handle on my hair. Apparently not. I just straightened my hair for the first time since the beginning of March and was left with a harsh reality. I think my hair is getting shorter/not growing at all. I have no idea what I am doing wrong so I am here looking for whatever advice that can be given.
Regimen:
DC'ing once a week with a mixture of oil (evoo/grapeseed), plain full fat yogurt (I use this about half the time but have not been lately), lekair cholesterol, lustrasilk cholesterol, and honey. If I am not able to do this once a week due to my protective style I will do it as soon as it take the protective style out.
Henna once a month. I also shampoo my hair once a month or every month and a half with either a mix of amla and shikakai powders (haven't used these powders in the past couple months) or Keracare hydrating detangling shampoo depending on how much buildup I have.
Detangle my soaking wet hair covered in conditioner in the shower. I generally use whatever is around and I need to use up which can be paul mitchell, suave, john freida to cowash and detangle. To detangle I use my Denman D-4. I found that the wider rows are much easier on my natural 3c/4a hair.
After cowashing I add either Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight/Hello Hydration or Garnier Fructis Length and Strength. I put my hair into two braids or banded ponytails and pin it up over the next 24 hours to dry. After it dries I either put my hair in a bun or twist my hair. These styles will last between 1-2 weeks depending on upkeep. I sleep with a satin scarf every night but I have a satin pillow case for when I am too lazy. I protective style 80% of the time. I moisturize and seal every night or every other night with shea butter and either evoo or grapeseed oil. After one or two weeks I will DC, cowash, detangle, and start over.
My hair is always very soft but sometimes I noticed breakage when I am handling it. I am natural 3c in the front and 4a in the back. The back generally has more issues with growth than the front.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to why my hair growth is stunted and why I am facing breakage? I feel like I am doing everything right but it just is not working. Every suggestion is wanted and will be considered.
EDIT: Post 39 has a list of all of the products that I own and 41 has my comparison photos.
I am in need of assistance. I have been on the hair boards for a while and thought that I had a pretty good handle on my hair. Apparently not. I just straightened my hair for the first time since the beginning of March and was left with a harsh reality. I think my hair is getting shorter/not growing at all. I have no idea what I am doing wrong so I am here looking for whatever advice that can be given.
Regimen:
DC'ing once a week with a mixture of oil (evoo/grapeseed), plain full fat yogurt (I use this about half the time but have not been lately), lekair cholesterol, lustrasilk cholesterol, and honey. If I am not able to do this once a week due to my protective style I will do it as soon as it take the protective style out.
Henna once a month. I also shampoo my hair once a month or every month and a half with either a mix of amla and shikakai powders (haven't used these powders in the past couple months) or Keracare hydrating detangling shampoo depending on how much buildup I have.
Detangle my soaking wet hair covered in conditioner in the shower. I generally use whatever is around and I need to use up which can be paul mitchell, suave, john freida to cowash and detangle. To detangle I use my Denman D-4. I found that the wider rows are much easier on my natural 3c/4a hair.
After cowashing I add either Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight/Hello Hydration or Garnier Fructis Length and Strength. I put my hair into two braids or banded ponytails and pin it up over the next 24 hours to dry. After it dries I either put my hair in a bun or twist my hair. These styles will last between 1-2 weeks depending on upkeep. I sleep with a satin scarf every night but I have a satin pillow case for when I am too lazy. I protective style 80% of the time. I moisturize and seal every night or every other night with shea butter and either evoo or grapeseed oil. After one or two weeks I will DC, cowash, detangle, and start over.
My hair is always very soft but sometimes I noticed breakage when I am handling it. I am natural 3c in the front and 4a in the back. The back generally has more issues with growth than the front.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to why my hair growth is stunted and why I am facing breakage? I feel like I am doing everything right but it just is not working. Every suggestion is wanted and will be considered.
EDIT: Post 39 has a list of all of the products that I own and 41 has my comparison photos.
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